How far is Cincinnati from Springfield?

The distance between the two cities is 280 miles (452 km).

Bus Cincinnati to Springfield from $73 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Cincinnati to Springfield on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	23h 30m	11:25pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 1h	10:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	18h 25m	10:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	23h 15m	11:10pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	23h 15m	11:10pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Springfield

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 17 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

17h 55mAverage Duration

279 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$103 - $217	Average Duration17h 55m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$178 - $576	Average Duration16h 27m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,297 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $73

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cincinnati to Springfield, IL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $73 to $73 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-11-15.